Skip to content
ZestaReal flavor. Zero guesswork.
Subscribe
The Easiest Way to Make Safouf Dessert
Total time120 min
Prep40 min
Cook80 min
Yield4 servings
DifficultyHard
ReviewsNo ratings yet
Desserts

ChefAmani Daqiq

The Easiest Way to Make Safouf Dessert

The easiest way to make safouf dessert, in a foolproof way. We tried it and it truly turned out to be one of the best authentic safouf recipes. Give it a try!

Open cook modeShare on WhatsApp
4 servings

Ingredients

Start here, then move straight into the method.

  • 2 cups chicken flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 tablespoons milk powder
  • 1 tablespoon yellow spice - turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups water

Method

Follow the cooking sequence without leaving the page.

  1. Whisk all the safouf ingredients together until you have a smooth, homogeneous batter.
  2. Grease an oven pan lightly with tahini, pour the safouf batter into it, and let it rest for about half an hour.
  3. Place the safouf pan in the oven at 180°C for about 40 minutes, then brown the top.
    Timers: 40 min
  4. Once the safouf is cooked and the top is browned, remove it from the oven, brush the surface with syrup (qatr), let it cool, then cut it to taste.

Recipe tags

DessertsInternationalVegetarianNut freeEgg freeHardLong cook

Notes and serving ideas

  • successful qatayef dough recipe
  • safouf

Chef

Amani Daqiq

Amani Daqiq shares a practical home-cooking collection on Zesta, with recipes gathered for everyday tables and repeat cooking.

Open chef profile
Save or plan
Save and collect

Guest mode

Try it now. Decide later.

Keep using Zesta on this device. When you’re ready for sync, reminders, and household features — create a free account.

saved recipesUsed: 0/30Remaining: 30
See plans
Pin into WeekCraft

Guest mode

Try it now. Decide later.

Keep using Zesta on this device. When you’re ready for sync, reminders, and household features — create a free account.

recipe-to-plan actionsUsed: 0/8Remaining: 8
See plans
Loading section...

Personalized recipe tools are loading.

Loading section...

Personalized recipe tools are loading.

Zesta Library

Related recipes you may also like

These picks lean on similar category, chef, and cooking style.

Successful Maamoul Recipe
Desserts
60 minHard

Successful Maamoul Recipe

Perfect maamoul for all your happy occasions, holidays, and hospitality. This recipe is reliable and traditional—just follow the steps and you’ll be happy with the result every time, and never want to change it.

Open recipe
Fluffy Lemon Cake
Desserts
145 minHard

Fluffy Lemon Cake

Lemon cake with yogurt and olive oil is one of the fluffiest cakes we have ever tried, and it won everyone over, young and old alike! Try it and you will absolutely love it.

Open recipe
Pâte à Choux Dessert
Desserts
135 minHard

Pâte à Choux Dessert

Pâte à choux made at home, and it doesn't get better than this. This is a distinctive French dessert that resembles an éclair in ingredients and preparation, though the shaping method is different.

Open recipe
Mini Afternoon Tea Ka'ak
Desserts
110 minHard

Mini Afternoon Tea Ka'ak

Mini afternoon tea ka'ak is one of those recipes that you can adapt however you like, make in any size you want, and serve with any filling you prefer, whether cheese or slices of smoked turkey. A wonderful recipe that is definitely worth trying!

Open recipe
Lemon and Linden Muffins
Desserts
90 minHard

Lemon and Linden Muffins

Lemon and linden muffins are a very moist and delicious recipe. You can also add the herb flavor of your choice, and replace the linden with any flavor you prefer.

Open recipe
Soda Cake or Miranda Cake
Desserts
120 minHard

Soda Cake or Miranda Cake

Soda Cake or Miranda Cake is one of those easy cake recipes, but the result is always guaranteed and very delicious, no matter which soft drink or flavor you choose. Try this wonderful recipe and you will love it.

Open recipe